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Tragic Motorcycle Crash: Minnesota Dad of Two Fights for Life After Deer Collision!
OAK PARK, MN – A serious motorcycle accident occurred early Friday morning in Morrison County, Minnesota. The crash took place on Partridge Road, south of 153rd Street, around 6 a.m. The rider, Cody Keeler, a 33-year-old resident of Oak Park, Minnesota, was heading north when he collided with a deer.
Minnesota’s Rural Communities Will Struggle to Pay for Needed Water Infrastructure
Minneapolis built a new $57 million tunnel to carry excess stormwater from downtown streets to the Mississippi River. The existing, century-old tunnel system was stressed due to development and more intense rainstorms. Statewide water infrastructure needs are estimated at about $11 billion. Fifteen years ago, new to his role as...
Quiet Wednesday, with haze and average temperatures!
OVERNIGHT: Tuesday afternoon was decent, as although skies were partly cloudy and wildfire smoke meant a milky haze in some areas, a low-pressure system stayed south of eastern ND and western MN, meaning that nearly all of our region stayed dry. This allowed temperatures to get into the upper-70s to low-80s. Overnight into Wednesday, skies will be partly to mostly clear, with a few scattered clouds. By mid-morning, temperatures will be in the upper-50s to low-60s across our region.
Metallica Donates $40,000 To Minnesota Non-Profit To Assist The Homeless
Following Metallica’s two-night stand at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis over the weekend, the hard rock legends donated $40,000 to the Minnesota non-profit People Serving People who provides assistance to the homeless. Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation made the donation, with People Serving People sharing their appreciation for the band’s generosity on Instagram, captioning their post: “Wow! Talk about Give me fuel, give me fire! @Metallica just invested $40,000 through their @allwithinmyhandsfoundation to People Serving People when they visited Minneapolis. Gifts like this make programs like financial literacy, emergency assistance, and high-quality childcare possible at People Serving People.Thank you, Metallica, for fueling our work, firing up our community, and helping the families at our shelter achieve their desires!” (Blabbermouth)
This Classic Movie Filmed In A Minnesota College Cafeteria Nearly Thirty Years Ago
I was ten years old when the first Mighty Ducks movie came out in 1992, which put me squarely in the Disney hockey movie's target demographic. I absolutely LOVED the first movie and especially enjoyed seeing the many Twin Cities filming locations that I recognized. Some of the filming locations...
State fair’s first Princess Kay came from Mower County
By Jane McClure For the Herald Seventy years ago this summer, the first-ever Princess Kay of the Milky Way was crowned at the Minnesota State Fair. And it all began on a Grand Meadow dairy farm. “A brown-eyed 4-H girl with bangs changed her name Saturday – from Eleanor Maley to Princess Kay of the […] The post State fair’s first Princess Kay came from Mower County appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesotans could get one last taste of real summer heat
MINNEAPOLIS — Boating, swimming and paddleboarding are great ways to spend a summer day in Minnesota."When I know it's going to be a hot weekend, I kind of look for ways to get near a pool or get near a lake and maybe, like, float on a creek or river nearby," said Minneapolis resident Madeline Little.Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August. "I think I like this better because it's kind of uncomfortable over 90, obviously," said Vanessa Schaefer....
Twin Valley Council, Scouting America achieves milestone with over 25,000 hours of community service
Efforts of work ranges in scope across SE Minnesota Scouting programs across the Twin Valley Council serving 15 counties in south central Minnesota, including those in Mower County, are celebrating a remarkable achievement as they have collectively completed over 25,000 hours of community service. This milestone highlights the dedication, hard work, and positive impact of […] The post Twin Valley Council, Scouting America achieves milestone with over 25,000 hours of community service appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Slick City Indoor Action Park Announces 1st Minnesota Location
Parents with young children know how challenging summer break can be. It's a time when kids constantly need entertainment and activities, leaving parents looking for new ways to keep them engaged. One study found that kids say "I'm bored" about 200 times during the summer. This can turn a time...
Minnesota K-9s joining the fight against human trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS — Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose."We have to take what is a really dark, a heinous crime and shine light on it," Tammy Lee, CEO of the nonprofit Our Rescue, said. It's a crime that often unfolds at large events: human trafficking."Human trafficking are people who are trafficked against their will. They are people who are extorted sexually for other people's financial gain," Lee said.That's where K-9s come in. "Predators who are trafficking women and children will have lots of images called child sexual abuse material on these flash drives or on these hidden devices...
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